Senior Fire & Life Safety Engineer

25 أغسطس، 2022

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Requisition ID: 260724

Relocation Authorized: International – Single
Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
Work Location: Riyadh

Company Overview:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers’ objectives to create a lasting positive impact.

We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security and Environmental; Energy; and Mining & Metals markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel are our values – ethics, safety, quality, people, culture, relationships, innovation and sustainability, and our covenants – integrity, respect, collaboration, trust, and delivery. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver.

Project Overview:

Bechtel and its consortium partners are excited to begin hiring the completion teams which will finalize the monumental Riyadh Metro Project (RMP), currently estimated at 94% complete. The BACS consortium, which includes Almabani General Contractors, Consolidated Contractors Company, and Siemens, is responsible for the design, construction, train cars, and signaling as well as electrification and integration of the new lines to the rest of the system. Riyadh’s population of nearly 6 million is forecast to increase to 8 million by 2030. The new metro system will meet the demands of the growing population while reducing traffic congestion and improving air quality.

Bechtel’s Riyadh Metro project is hiring for ALL Functions and offers competitive salary and relocation packages. Our employee satisfaction goals are to provide individuals rewarding and long-term career opportunities for those seeking the project experience. Core to Bechtel are our values – ethics, safety, quality, people, culture, relationships, innovation and sustainability, and our covenants – integrity, respect, collaboration, trust, and delivery. These values are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver.

We invite you to apply to become part of this very important transportation project and deliver this railway system to the residents of Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Senior Fire & Life Safety Engineer for project wide inspections (Compartmentation). Shall be responsible for the compliant inspections and monitoring of passive compartmentation system as per NFPA Code requirement & Saudi Building Code standards.

BASIC QUALIFICATION:

Bachelor Degree in Architecture Engineering or Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

JOB KNOWLEDGE

The Senior Fire& Life Safety Engineer shall have a good knowledge of NFPA Codes in relation to installation of the works and documentation compliance. Knowledge of the Saudi Building Code is an advantage.

Minimum 10 years of demonstrated skill and knowledge in the following works:

• Able to interpret Fire Life & Safety drawings such as fire rated wall and barriers, record the noncompliance and coordinate with project engineer for resolution.

• Knowledge of Civil Joints system fire sealant works installation and inspection.

• Knowledge of MEP services penetrations fire sealant works, including the process of UL system and engineering judgements.

• Well versed in Fire Damper compliant installation and inspection process.

• Knowledge in Fire Rated Doors & Glass inspection, including its associated hardware.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

Senior Fire & Life Safety Engineer is mainly responsible for project wide field inspections for the passive fire life safety systems (MEP penetrations, fire doors, fire dampers and fire rated walls) and active systems as required by the project team. The Lead Engineer is also responsible for:

• Managing a team of 6 or 7 members for the compartmentation inspections.

• Developing the inspection schedule for all facilities across the project and ensuring that the schedule will meet the project milestones

• Close coordination with Engineering, Construction and Testing & Commissioning functions to ensure works are completed.

• Inspection and testing of the Active Fire Life Safety Systems as required.

• Coordination with the Consortium partners and participation in the Coordination Meetings.

• Tracking and developing metrics for inspection and reinspection of the punch items.

• Coordinate with the Fire Consultant for EJ development and implementation on site.

• Training the Site Engineers and other members as required in regard to Compartmentation requirements.

• Maintain list of critical fire engineering issues, manage and expedite resolution.

• Provide advice to project on Fire Code interpretation and engineering issues.

• Review Material Submittals and Shop Drawings, where required to support Engineering Function.

• Review Fire Protection related C+E, ITPs, TCPs, FCDs, as per Field Engineering scope of work.

• Attend progress meetings related to Compartmentations and Fire Interface Issues.

• Attend final walkdowns with the Client and End Users for handover of the works.

• Supporting the certification process for obtaining the General Directorate of Civil Defence (GDCD) final approval.

• Good knowledge of NFPA and Building Codes related to applicable FLS systems.

Shaping tomorrow together

Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies. Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth. Since 1898, we’ve completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents. We operate through four global businesses: Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; and Mining & Metals. Our company and our culture are built on more than a century of leadership and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are safety, quality, ethics, and integrity. These values are what we believe, what we expect, what we deliver, and what we live.
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Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

In accordance with the laws of Saudi Arabia, Bechtel has adopted mandatory COVID-19 safety protocols for all work locations in the country. These requirements may include vaccination and testing. Any and all offers of employment with Bechtel in Saudi Arabia are expressly conditioned upon the applicant’s willingness and ability to comply with all COVID-19 related safety laws and Bechtel protocols in place at the time of a candidate’s start date. A candidate’s failure or refusal to comply with such laws and protocols renders an issued offer null and void.
This requirement cannot be waived by a recruiter, manager, or supervisor. Your submission of an application for employment with Bechtel in Saudi Arabia constitutes your understanding and acknowledgment of this express condition.